I’M SHELLY-ANNE MCKAY

“Was part of a full feature story on W5 News for using theater techniques in an innovative program that created positive behavior change in special needs adults. ”

“Was nominated by peers in high school as someone they could talk to about “anything” and given the opportunity to serve as part of a Peer Counseling group called Natural Helpers.”

“Graduated with a dual diploma in academics and trades as the first woman in the history of Kildonan East High School to complete a three year Autobody Repair & Welding program; inspiring other women to join in future years.”

“Convinced a major farm equipment manufacturer to hire me as their first woman welder; not an easy task.”

“Used my creative and entrepreneurial talents to hand-craft and retail leather clothing and accessories on the motorcycle event rally circuit with my also wild-hearted Mom.”

“Opened my first retail location in partnership with my wild-hearted Mom; we continued to sell custom leather clothing and manufactured goods to motorcyclists and the general public.”

“Was the first woman to become part of the K-Tel International / Simitar Entertainment sales team; attained National Sales Manager for Canada in under a year for highest sales volumes. ”

“Contracted as a Media Consultant to create a new revenue model for an existing network television travel series that is still in use and generating revenue twenty (25) years later.”

“Created and Produced my own Canadian travel series called, Destinations which aired on ABC, NBC, FOX and 36 other local cable networks in USA and Canada. My sister Natalie was one of my co-hosts.”

“Was accepted into a highly competitive Professional Producers program with Film Training Manitoba in Winnipeg and mentored by Buffalo Gal Pictures Producer Phyllis Laing, and Original Pictures Producer Kim Todd.”

“Managed an Indigenous country music recording artist, Kimberley Dawn and secured financing for album production, marketing and promotion as well as an international distribution deal with a major recording label.”

“Made a radical and self-compassionate decision to live a life of recovery and get clean and sober; which was the beginning of creating the life of my dreams.”

“Was the Line Producer on Grammy recording artist Fresh IE’s music video Crystal which was part of a National anti-meth campaign targeted at teens.”

“Produced the annual Health Care safety conference for the industry association and achieved record setting attendance numbers.”

“Was the first President for the city of Regina’s only Women in the Wind (WITW) motorcycle chapter called “Highway Hunnies” with the intentions of creating a positive image for women who ride, while building confidence and self-worth.”

“Survivor of an acquired brain injury (ABI) due to a benign brain tumor and craniotomy surgery which rocked my world requiring two years of rehabilitation; this left me with a permanent hearing disability and I now have an extreme intolerance to certain sounds. ”

“I met Adria Trowhill, MCC in the ocean in St. Lucia who is my mentor. She believed in me even more than I did at a time when it mattered the most. I have since been inspired to do the same for others.”

“Invited guest on the Bubble Hour Podcast with the super talented host Jean McCarthy to share my recovery journey and how I am supporting other women to do the same.”

“Invited to be a guest speaker for the annual SHERECOVERS Foundation event, held at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Los Angeles for women in recovery on the topic of overcoming food addiction using mindfulness.”

“Co-Founded the Unalome Agency with business partner, colleague and friend Samantha Denning. Set out on a mission to transform the corporate health and wellness culture and everyone within it by way of holistic experiences.”

“Created and launched the first Internationally recognized Certified Corporate Recovery Coaching (CCRC) credential for the International Association for Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC).”

“Attained over 3500 hours of paid coaching experience (master level) with private clients and group coaching experiences. Including professional artists, singers, actors, authors, athletes, c-suite professionals, entrepreneurs, physicians and lawyers. ”

“Created and launched my first National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) certified Professional Food Addiction Coach certification program. Teaching wellness and medical professionals how to support someone to recover from food addiction.”